Meat Associate Part Time – Walmart – Thunder Bay, ON

Thunder Bay’s Walmart is looking for a Part Time Meat Associate to join their in-store team. If you enjoy working in a hands-on environment where customer service and food safety go hand in hand, this could be the right fit for you. You’ll play an important role in keeping the meat and deli department running smoothly for the customers who count on Walmart every day.

Day to day, you’ll be managing product rotation, preparing deli items, operating equipment like slicers and rotisserie ovens, and making sure everything on the floor is properly priced and presented. It’s a role that blends food handling expertise with genuine customer interaction in a busy retail setting.

About the Role: Meat Associate

As a Meat Associate at Walmart Canada, you’re responsible for maintaining the meat and deli section to the highest standards. This means zoning the department, checking for expired products, rotating stock, and ensuring all merchandise is correctly signed and priced. You’ll also be preparing deli items — slicing meats and cheeses, setting up the rotisserie chicken, operating the deep fryer, and assembling prepared salads and side dishes for the display case or custom orders.

Adherence to food safety standards is a core part of this role. You’ll follow strict protocols around cold chain compliance, thermometer calibration, temperature recording, proper product rotation, and sell-by and expiration date management. Working within Walmart’s Health and Safety guidelines is non-negotiable and central to how the team operates.

Benefits and Salary

The minimum rate of pay for this position starts at $18.05 per hour. Walmart Canada also offers a range of associate benefits including a store discount, deferred profit sharing, access to Live Better U (education support), EQ Health resources, and stock options. Comprehensive benefits, life insurance, and paid time off are available based on hours worked and employment status.

Responsibilities

Working in the meat and deli department at Walmart means juggling product preparation, food safety compliance, and customer service all at once. These responsibilities are designed to keep the department well-stocked, safe, and ready to serve customers throughout every shift.

• Zone the department to keep the meat and deli area organized, clean, and well-presented at all times
• Rotate stock and check for expired or near-expiry products, removing them according to policy
• Ensure proper signage and pricing on all merchandise in the department
• Follow cold chain compliance standards including thermometer calibration, temperature recording, food handling protocols, and sell-by date management
• Prepare deli orders by slicing meats and cheeses, using stackers, slicers, and other utensils safely and efficiently
• Operate kitchen equipment including the rotisserie oven and deep fryer to prepare chicken and other deli items
• Fill prepared salads and side dishes for the display case and fulfil specialty orders from customers as needed
• Follow ordering and clearance procedures including markups, markdowns, signing, flagging, pricing, and labelling
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines throughout every aspect of the role

Requirements / Skills

Walmart is looking for candidates who are dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail food environment. The ideal person brings a positive attitude to every shift and is ready to work flexible hours across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate
• Customer service focus — you enjoy helping people and maintaining a welcoming presence on the floor
• Attention to detail when it comes to food safety, product dating, and temperature monitoring
• Ability to operate deli equipment such as slicers, stackers, rotisserie ovens, and fryers (training provided)
• Positive, helpful attitude that reflects Walmart’s values and makes customers feel welcome

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Walmart Canada job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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